Brighten spirits the Wisconsin way—with cheese, of course! These holiday gifts are as joyfully unexpected as they are delicious. Each is packaged with tasteful trimmings, making them ideal for those hard-to-shop-for favorites on your list.
Feel good giving artisanal cheese paired with chocolate-dipped dried fruit to the dedicated teacher with a sweet tooth. Treat the friend who always has your back to a muddy buddy mix tossed with maple bacon cold pack cheese. Impress the family foodie with dark chocolate cups filled with decadent cheddar blue. Perk up your coffee-loving coworker with cookies featuring espresso-rubbed BellaVitano®. And for the host with the most? A party-ready box packed with Wisconsin Originals. Thoughtful, flavorful and unique—each tasty treasure is as special as the people you share it with.
Chocolate-Dipped Fruit + Cheese Gift Box
For the Teacher with a sweet tooth: Give the gift of exceptional taste with an elegantly wrapped box filled with dark- and-white-chocolate dipped dried fruit (orange and pineapple slices, plus apricots), roasted macadamia nuts and crisp crackers. But the real star? A delectable wedge of Cūpola Artisan Cheese by Red Barn Family Family Farms.
This standout earned First Place at the 2023 and 2019 American Cheese Society Cheese Competitions. It’s handcrafted in small batches from raw milk and boasts a parmesan-meets-gouda vibe. Firm yet smooth, with a rich, nutty flavor, caramel notes and tropical pineapple
sweetness, this cheese dazzles when paired with gourmet snacks that amplify its flavors.
Maple Bacon-Pecan Muddy Buddies
For your ride-or-die bestie: A holiday classic gets a mouthwatering twist! This muddy buddy mix swaps peanut butter for Pine River Maple Bacon Cold Pack cheese —the result is as magical as the season itself. Made without heat, this luscious, creamy spread blends aged Wisconsin cheddar with cream and other dairy ingredients, then adds sweet maple and smoky bacon for an indulgent experience in every bite. Melted with semisweet chocolate and butter and tossed into this sweet, salty and crunchy mix, it brings a crave-worthy depth of flavor just right for sharing and savoring by the tree.
Make it: Maple Bacon-Pecan Muddy Buddies Recipe
Cheddar Blue Chocolate-Caramel Candies
For the foodie in the family: Earn serious gourmet cred with these daring yet refined candies, designed to charm adventurous or sophisticated palates. Each candy cup offers celebratory layers of bourbon caramel, rich dark chocolate and one of Roelli Cheese Haus’ coveted creations—Dunbarton Blue®. This flagship cheese, a multi-award winner including Third Award at the 2024 World Championship Cheese Contest, is cellar-cured to develop the earthy character of a fine English-style cheddar, coupled with subtle blue notes. Paired with dark chocolate and a warm bourbon finish, its robust, complex bite is beautifully balanced in these decadent treats. They’re truly a one-of-a-kind gift toshare this season.
Make it: Cheddar Blue Chocolate-Caramel Candies recipe
Espresso White Chocolate Chunk Cookies
For your coffee-loving co-worker: Delight your teammate with a surprise package of specialty cheese, homemade cookies and oven-ready dough featuring Sartori’s Espresso BellaVitano®, a renowned cheese that delivers a flavorful jolt of joy. It has earned top honors, including Gold at the 2023 World Cheese Awards and Best of Class at the 2019 U.S. Championship Cheese Contest. Hand-rubbed with freshly roasted Italian espresso, this aged cheese captivates the taste buds with its creamy texture, buttery finish, crystalline crunch and bold coffee kick. The cookies echo its flavors with espresso powder, butter and toasted nuts, while white chocolate and cinnamon add a sweet, cozy touch perfect for dessert trays.
Make it: Espresso White Chocolate Chunk Cookies recipe
New Year's Eve Party Pack
For the host with the most: Share a toast and celebrate New Year’s Eve with this bountiful gift box brimming with Wisconsin Original cheeses, sparkling sips and snackable nibbles.
Before midnight, honor the past year with traditional Widmer’s Aged Brick, a washed-rind cheese with
a heady aroma and earthy flavor. Widmer’s Cheese Cellars is the only maker in the country still crafting
authentic brick cheese the way Wisconsin did in the late 19th century. Balance its creamy texture and bold
personality with dark chocolate-covered pretzels, hot honey, stout beer or a zero-proof Izze® apple sparkling beverage.
After the ball drops, welcome the new year with Widmer’s Colby, the sweeter, milder cousin of cheddar. This young cheese won Gold at the 2025 L.A.
International Dairy Competition and Best of Class at the 2020 World Championship Cheese Contest. Savor its softer, more open texture and delicate flavor with a glass of bubbly, milk chocolate-covered pretzels and pear preserves for a sweet finale that ends the night
on a high note.
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